Counterfeit Money Legal Concerns

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Unknowingly using counterfeit money can lead to legal issues. In Washington, defamation laws may apply if false information is spread. Consulting a local attorney would be beneficial.

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We found and spent money not knowing it was fake. Next day my friend was arrested. Knowing this was not a crime, and that she would have to pay the money back herself, the manager took the surveillance video and showed people it to them. She told these people a false story that we were part of a group of people with fake money. That I cased the restaurant and saw they had a new cashier, so we went and spent the money there with another person *-* cars back to spend some more fake money.
Hello Kimberly, I'm sorry to hear about your situation. To provide accurate information, I need to know in which location this occurred. Also, did the manager show the video to law enforcement or just other people?
Othello Washington. She probably did
Based on your location, in Washington, it's illegal to knowingly use counterfeit money under RCW 9A.*.*. Also, if the manager spread false information about you, it might be defamation. You should consult a local attorney for advice.
We didn't know it was fake money
If you unintentionally used counterfeit money, it's important to prove your innocence. If the manager spread false information damaging your reputation, you might have a defamation case. Consulting a local attorney would be beneficial.